On World Environment Day, PM Modi plants sindoor sapling at residence
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a ‘sindoor’ sapling, presented to him by a group of women who had shown remarkable courage during the 1971 war, at his residence on World Environment Day on Thursday. The gesture is also being seen as a nod to the recent Operation Sindoor. This plant will remain a […]
3 women held with Rs 8.6 crore hydroponic weed at Mumbai airport
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Customs has arrested three women passengers carrying hydroponic weed valued at Rs 8.6 crore at the international airport here, officials said on Thursday. Based on specific information, the Customs sleuths intercepted the three Indian nationals in the early hours of Tuesday, an official said.
Acharya Prashant receives ‘Most Impactful Environmentalist’ award on World Environment Day
NEW DELHI: Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant has been conferred the prestigious ‘Most Impactful Environmentalist’ award on the occasion of World Environment Day on Thursday. The award, presented by the Green Society of India, recognised Acharya Prashant for his unique contribution in “integrating spiritual clarity with environmental awareness” and for “inspiring millions to adopt a […]
J&K: Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi’s visit
JAMMU: A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for Prme Minister Naredra Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to inaugurate the much-awaited Kashmir rail link and also dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore in Katra, officials said. This will be the first visit of Modi […]
59 tourists airlifted from north Sikkim as rescue ops resume
GANGTOK: Fifty-nine tourists were brought back to Gangtok from the rain-ravaged north Sikkim on Thursday morning as the rescue operations resumed after the weather cleared, officials said. They were among the 109 tourists stranded in north Sikkim’s Lachung for nearly a week. Two MI-17V5 helicopters left for Chaten in north Sikkim from Pakyong airport near […]
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday to express gratitude for its “constructive role” in what Pakistan described as “de-escalating” the recent conflict with India. During the two-day visit, Sharif will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, […]
BCB announces 16-member test squad for two-match series against Sri Lanka
New Delhi : The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Thursday, which kicks off Bangladesh’s campaign in the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, according to the ICC website. Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the side. The 25-year-old top-order batter […]
French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev, set to face Jannik Sinner in semi-final
Paris [France]: Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-final of the French Open 2025 on Wednesday in Paris, becoming the oldest man to do so at Roland Garros since 1968 at the age of 38, according to the ATP Tour website. The 38-year-old delivered a tactically astute display to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, […]
Zinc Football Academy crowned champions of Rajasthan; qualifies for I-League 3
Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc’s (NSE: HINDZINC) Zinc Football Academy emerged champions of the Rajasthan League Senior Men’s A-division 2024-25 for the second time in four years, as per the Rajasthan Football Association press release. With the youngest squad in the league, boasting an average age of 18.3 years only, Zinc Football Academy enjoyed a fantastic […]
Indian women’s hockey team to open their Asia Cup campaign against Thailand
New Delhi: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is set to kick off their Women’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Thailand on September 5. The Indian Team has been placed in Pool B, alongside defending Asia Cup champions Japan, Thailand, and Singapore, while Pool A consists of hosts China, Korea, Malaysia, and Chinese Taipei. The tournament […]
